Dr. Zadonowicz is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced expertise in forensic assessment, trauma-focused care, and serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). She provides comprehensive evaluations for individuals, attorneys, agencies, and courts throughout Utah, including court ordered evaluations requiring objective, timely, and defensible findings. Her approach combines clinical sophistication with a clear understanding of legal and judicial expectations.
She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University and completed both her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at Utah State Hospital. During this time, she received extensive training evaluating individuals involved in the criminal justice system and developed specialized experience conducting court ordered evaluations in complex forensic settings.
Dr. Zadonowicz has advanced expertise in psychosexual evaluations, violence risk assessments, competency-related concerns, diagnostic clarification, and treatment recommendations. She regularly completes court ordered psychological evaluations that require careful review of records, clinical interviews, collateral data, and empirically supported assessment tools. Her reports are designed to help judges, attorneys, probation teams, and treatment providers make informed decisions grounded in reliable data.
Known for her balanced and thoughtful style, Dr. Zadonowicz integrates evidence-based assessment methods with nuanced clinical judgment. She strives to provide clear, ethically grounded opinions that remain useful in both legal and treatment contexts. Whether conducting a court ordered evaluation related to sentencing, supervision, treatment planning, or risk management, she emphasizes fairness, objectivity, and practical recommendations.
In addition to her forensic practice, Dr. Zadonowicz also conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with adolescents and adults. She approaches each case with precision, compassion, and professionalism, ensuring that clients feel respected throughout the process while referral sources receive clear and actionable answers.
Individuals, families, attorneys, and agencies seeking a court ordered evaluation in Utah can trust Dr. Zadonowicz to provide a thorough and professional assessment process rooted in clinical excellence.